Proverbs 14:19
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19 The evil bow down before the good,
the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:32
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32 The wicked is overthrown through his evil-doing,
but the righteous finds refuge through his integrity.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:32 Gk Syr: Heb in his death
Proverbs 15:3
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3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:6
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6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:8
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 15:9
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9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
Proverbs 15:28
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28 The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,
but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 15:29
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29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 16:4
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4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Proverbs 17:4
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4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips;
and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:23
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23 A wicked man accepts a bribe from the bosom
to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 18:3
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3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also;
and with dishonor comes disgrace.
Proverbs 19:28
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28 A worthless witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
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